With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Velma Lucinda Emily McClary, 36, of Salters, SC, who passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2026.

Life Reflections

"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;"  ~ John 11:25

Velma Lucinda Emily McClary was born on May 10, 1989 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Lloyd McClary, Jr. and Martella Nadine McClary. Velma entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at MUSC- Black River Medical Center, Cades, South Carolina.

In addition to her father, Velma was preceded in death by her uncles, Daniel McClary, Micheal McClary, and Cletis McClary; her aunt, Ursula Hamlet; and her nephew, Adonis McClary-Hancock.

Velma accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Phillip A.M.E Church in Salters, SC. Velma later joined Jerusalem United Methodist Church where she served as the financial secretary.

Velma attended the public schools of Williamsburg County and was a 2007 graduate of C.E. Murray High School in Greeleyville, SC. Velma furthered her education at Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC and earned a Bachelors Degree in Finance in 2011. After college, Velma worked at Sykes Enterprises-Kingstree, Williamsburg Regional Hospital-Kingstree, Calvin Family Tax Service-Kingstree, Inn at the Crossroads-Lake City, and was currently employed at Williamsburg County Government.

Velma loved sitting on the front porch, enjoying the breeze and sun, while talking and laughing with her mother, siblings, Aunt Chris, Hannah and Uncle Jimmy.

Velma was known as "Titi" or "TiTi Mama" to her beautiful nieces and nephews. Velma took her roll in their lives as if she was their biological mother. Velma could be a real comedian, was a true friend to many, and like a sister to some. She had a sound mind and gave advice to those who needed it.

Velma had a caring heart and always lended a helping hand. She assisted with the Mary B. Thomas Girls Youth Circle and served as a Mother Helper for Adah Unit #336.

Loved ones left to cherish her memories are: her loving mother, Martella Nadine McClary of the home; her loving brother and partner in crime, Lloyd McClary, Jr. of Salters, SC; her sister and sidekick, Colleen Tymesia McClary of Salters, SC; Velma's nieces, D'Nylah Gossett and Pharrah McClary-Hancock both of Salters, SC; Velma's nephews, Lloyd J. McClary IV and Jehlani McClary-Hancock both of Salters, SC; her grandmother, Mary Helen Hamlet of Salters, SC; six uncles, Willie J. Swinton, John Swinton, and Sam Swinton, all of Clearwater, FL, Craven Faison of Tampa, FL, Leon (Mary) McClary of Buffalo, NY, and Cleveland Dukes of Kingstree, SC; nine aunts, Dean Faison of Columbia, SC, Cristean McClary and Wilmaterina Hamlet both of Salters, SC, Sarah Jane Lockhart of Columbia, SC, Alice Maronica McClary-Byrd of Rochester, NY, Julet McClary of Columbia, SC, Audrey Faison of Greensboro, NC, Inetha Lowery and Ella Marie (Rita) Swinton both of Clearwater, FL; one great uncle, Marion McCrea of Tampa, FL, one great aunt, Irene Scott of Charleston, SC; her cousins who was like sisters to her, Hannah McClary of Salters, SC and Tina (Jason) Hammond of Palm Bay, FL; best friends, Kayla Roberts, Ashton Byrd, and Kendrick Huggins; her cousins, Emaala Hamlet, Latifah Hamlet, Dashawn Hamlet, Aaliyah McClain and Katelyn Hamlet, all of Salters, SC, Justion Goins of Columbia, SC and Jerrod Goins of Atlanta, GA, Shamonte Stroman of Columbia, SC and Krystal Hilton of Manning, SC; along with a host of other cousins, relatives, dear friends, C.E. Murray Class of 2007, Claflin University Class of 2011, and her colleagues.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.